Top actors converged at the IMAX Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos, on Tuesday, January 21, 2024, for a private screening of the movie, ‘Something about the Briggs’. The exclusive event, which held in a private theatre, was attended by a select group of entertainers, including the film’s cast. The film tells the compelling story of a
A budding singer, Tosin Jeremiah, aka Inphinix, has said that he is using his latest single, ‘Procold’, on which he features Chuddy K, to connect with fans and celebrate the universal joy of dance. In an interview with Saturday Beats, he revealed that through the #ProcoldDanceChallenge, he hopes to bring together dancers and creators, showcasing
Actor, Charles Inojie, has said that Nollywwod should not be blamed for portraying some of the ills happening in society, such as ritual killing and Internet fraud. Speaking to Saturday Beats, Inojie noted that parents should reorient the younger generation to understand the true meaning of dignity in labour. He said, “Can we in good
A budding artiste, Olawale Adedeji, aka Hundred, has said that having to stay away for a long period in order to concentrate on his music is the greatest sacrifice he has made for the growth of his career. He told Saturday Beats, “I have been into music since 2015 and it has been a journey
In a turn of events at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, January 24, 2025, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission officially withdrew its arrest warrant for Ezekiel Onyedikachi, aka EeZee Tee, the owner of EeZee Conceptz, gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo’s former record label. The withdrawal follows a contentious legal battle between
Veteran actress, Oluwabukola Ajoke, aka Bukky Wright has opened up about her time away from Nigeria and how she changed careers during her stay in the United States of America. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “I will be practising it (tech) simultaneously with entertainment. The fact that I had to deviate
Veteran Nigerian comedian Atunyota Akpobome, also known as Ali Baba and his wife, Mary, are celebrating a major milestone as their triplet sons mark their first birthday. The couple shared photos of the boys on Instagram on Friday, marking the first time they have publicly revealed their faces. Mary expressed her gratitude in a post
Popular Nigerian entertainer, Owen Osamwengie, better known as Owen Gee, has been appointed as an advisory board member of the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival and the Brampton International Nollywood Film Festival. A statement made available to PUNCH Online on Thursday night stated that this milestone decision was made by the founder of the festivals,
Nigerian actress, Jemima Osunde, has opened up about a life-altering health battle following an incident when she ate contaminated food on set three years ago. Reflecting on the incident in a post on X.com on Thursday, Osunde revealed that she got Helicobacter pylori, a type of bacteria that infects the stomach, after eating the food
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, on Thursday, unveiled the nominations for the 97th Oscars, set to honour the finest cinematic achievements of 2024. After being postponed twice due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, the nominations announcement has reignited excitement for Hollywood’s most prestigious night. Winners will be revealed during a
Netflix on Tuesday said it added nearly 19 million subscribers during the holiday season to finish out last year with more than 300 million subscribers. In the final quarter of 2024, the streaming juggernaut said it logged profit of $1.87 billion on revenue of $10.25 billion that grew double digits from the same period the
Renowned Nigerian disc jockey, Oluwaforijimi Amu, popularly known as DJ Jimmy Jatt, has revealed that he lost his sight in 2020. DJ Jimmy Jatt further disclosed that he was later diagnosed with chronic kidney disease after undergoing surgery to restore his vision. He shared his health challenges during a recent episode of Channels TV’s Rubbin’
A Nigerian-born journalist, Mr Richard Edoki, has been shortlisted in the Best Newcomer Category of the 2025 National Hospital Radio Awards in the United Kingdom. Edoki, also known as Richybongo, made this known in a statement he issued on Saturday. He said that the awards were organised annually by the Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA), a
Popular singer, Oludipe David, aka Spyro, has clarified his experiences during his time with his former label boss, Paul Okoye. He acknowledged Okoye’s good intentions and kindness but expressed doubts about his understanding of the record label system at the time. “Paulo has good intent and he is a kind person, but I personally didn’t
A gospel artiste, Testimony Jaga, through his annual outreach of the Street Gospel Movement of the Love World Film and Arts Department, has touched lives in the streets of Alagbado, Lagos. In a statement sent to Saturday Beats, the singer stated that the 24-hour programme tagged, ‘One Jesus, One Church, Hallelujah’ brought spiritual, emotional and
Veteran actor, Yinka Quadri, has advised aspiring actors aiming to thrive in Nollywood to drop their egos and be patient if they hope to succeed in the industry. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Quadri said, “My advice to aspiring actors is to be patient and stay calm. Anyone with an ego should leave it
Nigerian-born, United States of America-based singer, Chukwuka Okafo, Dr Soul, has officially rebranded himself as Jussoul. In an interview with Saturday Beats, the singer revealed the reason behind his name change, saying his new identity amplifies the essence of who he truly is. He said “As JussSoul, the focus is on creating an even deeper,
Nigerian music sensation, Inetimi Odon, popularly known as Timaya, has recently captured headlines with his blossoming relationship with American reality TV star, Brooke Bailey, renowned for her appearance on ‘Basketball Wives’. The couple has been the subject of speculation following the emergence of various videos showcasing their affectionate moments on social media, prompting mixed reactions
Five women are taking centre stage with the debut of a talk show called, ‘The Chatroom’. A statement sent to Saturday Beats, stated that the ladies — Kossi Okon, Petite Talker, Akpos Omu, Princess Peters, and Inem Shina — will bring their unique voices, perspectives and energy to tackle a wide range of critical topics
Actor, Francis Duru, tells NAOMI CHIMA how he managed the grief of losing his son, his career and other issues Do you remember your first-ever role in a movie, and how did that experience shape your passion for acting? The first movie I acted in was ‘The Missing Mask’, which was shot around 1992/1993. I
